The town has officially denied the request to rezone the property on Klein Road. This outcome preserves the character of our neighborhood for the residents who live here. I am grateful for the collective focus that led us to this conclusion and encourage everyone to keep watching our local land …
July 27, 2020
Final supporters
Background:
CNY Fertility owns both 835 Hopkins Rd and 21 Klein Road. The 21 Klein Road parcel currently has a one-story home.
The owner is requesting that 21 Klein (.39 acres) be rezoned from R3 (residential) to OB (office bldg.) with the goal of tearing down the house and erecting and a 73’x67’ addition with a height of 27’. Additional parking would be added as well.
Petition:
I the undersigned oppose the proposed rezoning of 21 Klein Rd (835 Hopkins Rd) from R3 to OB.
While I am not opposed to sensible commercial development, I oppose this proposal for the following reasons:
1.The petitioner seeks to erect a 27 foot tall structure. All of the commercial buildings adjacent to 835 Hopkins Road are one story. Therefore, a two story addition is not consistent with the current commercial development.
2. The parcel adjacent to 835 Hopkins Road at 827 Hopkins Road is currently for sale. It already has a 3,895 square foot one story building with parking on site. Utilization of this existing structure (without height modification) would do a better job of "revitalization of neighborhood commercial [property]." Land Use chapter 3, page 14.
3. "In the Vision of Amherst in 2018 the Town is renowned for an exceptional quality of life that is based upon three fundamental attributes." One attribute is livability, "encompassing healthy neighborhoods." This proposal would have a significantly negative impact on the character and quality of life of the Chestnut Hill Lane, Kingswaye Drive, and Klein Road neighborhood. We are a close-knit community with a number of annual activities including a block party. No family neighborhood wants a 27 foot commercial building erected within its confines.
4. The Traffic Safety Board at its August 2019 meeting initiated a multi-pronged review of the Hopkins and Klein Roads intersection and this study extends out a significant distance in each of the four directions, e.g., Klein Road to Youngs Road. This review involves not only the Town but also Erie County. This review is on-going. It seems premature, at the very least, to approve rezoning in the midst of this study.
5. Multiple real estate agents have said that this construction will have a significantly adverse effect upon property values.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration regarding this issue.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
June 15, 2020
53 Comments
This road is already too busy as is. It's a complete nightmare for those who live on it during peak times. Try backing out into a semi major road...it's even harder to back in so you don't have to back out.
The planned expansion of the building is not only going to add to the vehicular congestion, but aesthetically it’s going to make everything look cramped. There is a sense of openness and space that will be taken away. I am therefore opposed to the rezoning.
This parcel should remain residential. If expansion is necessary, look to the empty lot next door on Hopkins, that housed the bank. Leave the lot R3. residential lot.
I feel strongly opposed to the rezoning of 21 Klein Road from R3 to OB. Our residential neighborhood is already unable to handle the growing traffic from businesses. We have a neighborhood park, library and walking path that are dangerous to walk to and this rezoning would just add to the problem. Please do not allow this rezoning request to pass!
We do not need additional business or traffic at this intersection. Stop over development in this area! I am also the neighbor to this property and do not appreciate that I was lied to by the owners representatives about what was going on with the property. Definitely NOT a great neighbor!
I grew up in the house. I don’t want it torn down. It’s a neighborhood house and should be kept that way.
Buy the commercial building/lot on Hopkins Rd. Keep #21 lot Residential.
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The town has officially denied the request to rezone the property on Klein Road. This outcome preserves the character of our neighborhood for the residents who live here. I am grateful for the collective focus that led us to this conclusion and encourage everyone to keep watching our local land …
July 27, 2020
Final supporters
Background:
CNY Fertility owns both 835 Hopkins Rd and 21 Klein Road. The 21 Klein Road parcel currently has a one-story home.
The owner is requesting that 21 Klein (.39 acres) be rezoned from R3 (residential) to OB (office bldg.) with the goal of tearing down the house and erecting and a 73’x67’ addition with a height of 27’. Additional parking would be added as well.
Petition:
I the undersigned oppose the proposed rezoning of 21 Klein Rd (835 Hopkins Rd) from R3 to OB.
While I am not opposed to sensible commercial development, I oppose this proposal for the following reasons:
1.The petitioner seeks to erect a 27 foot tall structure. All of the commercial buildings adjacent to 835 Hopkins Road are one story. Therefore, a two story addition is not consistent with the current commercial development.
2. The parcel adjacent to 835 Hopkins Road at 827 Hopkins Road is currently for sale. It already has a 3,895 square foot one story building with parking on site. Utilization of this existing structure (without height modification) would do a better job of "revitalization of neighborhood commercial [property]." Land Use chapter 3, page 14.
3. "In the Vision of Amherst in 2018 the Town is renowned for an exceptional quality of life that is based upon three fundamental attributes." One attribute is livability, "encompassing healthy neighborhoods." This proposal would have a significantly negative impact on the character and quality of life of the Chestnut Hill Lane, Kingswaye Drive, and Klein Road neighborhood. We are a close-knit community with a number of annual activities including a block party. No family neighborhood wants a 27 foot commercial building erected within its confines.
4. The Traffic Safety Board at its August 2019 meeting initiated a multi-pronged review of the Hopkins and Klein Roads intersection and this study extends out a significant distance in each of the four directions, e.g., Klein Road to Youngs Road. This review involves not only the Town but also Erie County. This review is on-going. It seems premature, at the very least, to approve rezoning in the midst of this study.
5. Multiple real estate agents have said that this construction will have a significantly adverse effect upon property values.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration regarding this issue.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
June 15, 2020
53 Comments
I live on Klein Road and the traffic is already out of control. This is a residential area with lots of children in the area, adding another business to the very congested area will be a safety hazard as well as a nightmare for residents.
This road is already too busy as is. It's a complete nightmare for those who live on it during peak times. Try backing out into a semi major road...it's even harder to back in so you don't have to back out.
The planned expansion of the building is not only going to add to the vehicular congestion, but aesthetically it’s going to make everything look cramped. There is a sense of openness and space that will be taken away. I am therefore opposed to the rezoning.
This parcel should remain residential. If expansion is necessary, look to the empty lot next door on Hopkins, that housed the bank. Leave the lot R3. residential lot.
I feel strongly opposed to the rezoning of 21 Klein Road from R3 to OB. Our residential neighborhood is already unable to handle the growing traffic from businesses. We have a neighborhood park, library and walking path that are dangerous to walk to and this rezoning would just add to the problem. Please do not allow this rezoning request to pass!
We do not need additional business or traffic at this intersection. Stop over development in this area! I am also the neighbor to this property and do not appreciate that I was lied to by the owners representatives about what was going on with the property. Definitely NOT a great neighbor!
I grew up in the house. I don’t want it torn down. It’s a neighborhood house and should be kept that way.
Buy the commercial building/lot on Hopkins Rd. Keep #21 lot Residential.
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I live on Klein Road and the traffic is already out of control. This is a residential area with lots of children in the area, adding another business to the very congested area will be a safety hazard as well as a nightmare for residents.